Friday October 28, 2005

Fat Sucks And Then You Die

Fear not, my 10-in-10ers…this is not my entire blog for the day. Just a nifty albeit controversial slogan I came up with for the 10 In 10 Ts. “Controversial”…my middle name. Wait, make that Dana…that’s my middle name, but I could easily change it to “controversial” if given enough black tar heroin. Anyhooooo…this is not for sale yet, and I bet only the daring will wear them. Since I do ‘not’ care for the parent of this offspring (Life Sucks), I decided to change it to something more…appropriate. Truthful. Real. Any takers?

t-shirt

The back will say:

Obesity.

Our Epidemic.

Our Responsibility.

Our Children’s Inheritance.

But Not Our Fate.

I’m Doing Something About It.

So Can You…1 Pound At A Time.

www.10in10Challenge.com

Just passing thoughts…and yeah, I’ll be wearing it all the time. More later on MasterMeals, the end of McDeaths (McDonalds), and more Cheap Tricks. {10}

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Comments (26)

Ray said:

Make sure you wash it in between ‘wearing it all the time’, OK?

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 02:37 PM

Jon Benson said:

Wash? You mean you have to ‘wash’ clothes??

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 02:45 PM

Alicia said:

Gorgeous, I want one! Oh you mean the shirt… Yeah I’ll wear it if it’s free. Just Kidding!! Seriously, that’s awesome John. Great idea.

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 03:52 PM

Jon Benson said:

So what am I Alicia, dog chowder? : )

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 05:07 PM

Alicia said:

Yes but of the exquisite and very expensive kind. Better?

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 05:19 PM

JOE DANJOU said:

Great shirt! Reserve one in my name. Thanks to you, Tom Venuto and Dave Draper, I’ve lost 70# of fat to date….and feeling good….and strong….and no longer on medication…. blood pressure normal….and low cholesterol….and…..I’ll be sixty next year.

THANKS

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 05:21 PM

Jon Benson said:

To Joe:
Yeah man!! You rock…new hero for the group. Thanks so much for the kind words, and a shirt will be reserved. (Honestly folks, I just made this up today! I dig it though. It will cause a lot of flack, but hey…truth often does.)

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 05:33 PM

Jon Benson said:

Alica;

No! I WANNA BE CUTE, TOO!!….heh. Kidding.

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 05:34 PM

Tina said:

Okay I’m with Alicia, I’ll take one too and I’m not kidding. You have a fab personality and your body rocks, and we have way too much in common. So Jon put all us droolers out of our misery and tell us your in an awsome relationship so we can all stop dreaming. I can tell from many of your e-mails that I’m am not the only one thinking this, just the bravest willing to ask it. And yes, you do have a hot bod, but it’s your writing that is pulling me in for the kill. So give us all the down and dirty and we can wipe off our chin and focus on getting rid of our 10. Tina

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 08:45 PM

Jon Benson said:

To Tina:

I’m gay.

No, no…I kid, I kiiiiid (Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.)

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. (Very used-up Seinfield)

Well, aren’t you a sweetie? I think Alicia was referring to someone else. Still, to answer your question (geez, I did promise a raw, honest, etc…)

Nope. Single. Open to meeting Ms. Right. In Dallas, that’s…a challenge. If anyone is from here (and single), they’re probably nodding their heads. The social scene is somewhat contrived, at least for my tastes. I’m sure the same can be said for guys, too. Somewhat lacking in depth.

So, yeah…haven’t dated seriously since my last “almost down the isle” 1.5 years ago.

Don’t know if that helps or hurts the ‘misery’, but hey, you’ve made my night. : )

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 09:23 PM

Emily said:

Jon,
Your recipe for the Chicken in Mushroom Sauce sounds great but it doesn’t really tell how the mushroom base is made. Can you please me tell how it is made? Also, what kind of veggies do you usually mix with everything?

thanks so much

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 09:24 PM

Jon Benson said:

Emily;

I’ll be taking pics of the food and getting the recipes from my chef this weekend. Hang in there…I’d like to know myself. Ha. Well, I know the ‘basics’, of course, but she spices things up without using evil MSG gremlins. (I hear they look a lot like Dick Cheney under an electron microscope, but that ‘could’ be rumor.)

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 09:30 PM

Emily said:

Cool. Actually I am digging the Tuna Concoction, so I am good. Thanks so much

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 09:46 PM

Paul said:

Hi Jon,
Your writing is excellent, clever and indicative of a person that thinks and has a sharp mind. You are inspirational. I look forward to my daily dose of Mr. Benson. You know if this gig doesn’t work out you could always do a stand up routine. (just kiddin)

I am intrigued as I am sure others are. Can you fill in some of the gaps. What’s this about a chef? you don’t like to cook or are you too busy. The hours you keep… in the sack at 4 a.m. and up at 1 p.m. Do you have a social life.

I know this is none of my business but inquisitive minds want to know.

I’m 52 and have been committed to healthy living all my life. Running, swimming, weight training, backpacking. I have no problem keeping up with my two teenage sons..in fact they have to keep up with their ol man.

Stayng lean and mean is a life long committment…always working on that 10 pounds!

Thanks for the daily view.

Paul

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 10:12 PM

Jon Benson said:

To Paul:
Hey there, ya spry goose! Sounds like you’re living the good life; fit and 50 rocks, eh? To answer your questions:

Your writing is excellent, clever and indicative of a person that thinks and has a sharp mind. You are inspirational. I look forward to my daily dose of Mr. Benson. You know if this gig doesn’t work out you could always do a stand up routine. (just kiddin)

Thanks so much. That’s two compliments on the writing in a row…how cool! Someone READS ME!! : ) I’m very flattered, and yeah…I’ll look into stand-up. I have a great idea: two guys who are bodybuilders and…

I am intrigued as I am sure others are. Can you fill in some of the gaps. What’s this about a chef? you don’t like to cook or are you too busy.

Actually I didn’t know anyone was intrigued until Tina up and made my evening. Yes, chef. Here’s the blog (read the replies): http://www.10in10challenge.com/archives/cheap_tricks.php. No, don’t care for cooking. I can do it, but with my hours it’s cake (really healthy meat cake) to have it done for me.

The hours you keep� in the sack at 4 a.m. and up at 1 p.m. Do you have a social life.

No. I’m writing you at 10:30pm on a Friday. What does this suggest about my social life? : ) Actually, I do have somewhat of a social life, but I tend to be a bit of the ‘brooding artist’…former musician and stuff. What can I say? I’m Trent Reznor without the former addictions and not-so-former groupies. I enjoy quality time with quality friends, and that satiates me nicely. Plus I really do adore what I do for a living, so ‘work’ and ‘play’ is a blurred line. I have a lot of friends who call me up to do stuff, and 8 out of 10 times I’ll opt for a good book or writing poetry, art, whatever. I’m goofy.

I need a hug.

I know this is none of my business but inquisitive minds want to know.

Ask away…I’m an open e-book.

Yeah man! That’s great…and it’s great that you’re not content with being ‘good’, but aiming for mastery and excellence. If you could peek inside your sons’ minds, I bet you’d be surprised how much you’re rubbing off on them. To hear this makes me smile.

Thanks for the daily view.

Anytime…thanks for the daily glance.

Jon

Posted on Oct 28, 2005 10:35 PM

janine hill said:

Jon Controversial Benson, I think it has a nice ring to it, lol.
Paul is right about your writing ,sharp , witty and inspiring,now that is seriously cool!

Posted on Oct 29, 2005 03:18 AM

Susan said:

Hey Jon,

Love the shirt and would love to wear it to the gym. I have been reading your Fit Over 40 and it is great. Thanks for all the resources that you have put in the book. I love the fact that I can print out a few pages and take it to the gym during my cardio workout.
Let us know when we can get our shirts man.

Thanks Susan http://whatsup.nxivm.com

Posted on Oct 29, 2005 05:29 PM

Elisa said:

I WANT THIS SHIRT!!!! I would definitely wear it. I am prone to wearing a very, very pink shirt with red letters on the front that simply states, “I make boys cry” on a regular basis.

I am not afraid to be bold and frankly I think some folks with their heads in the sand need a jolt like this to wake them up. Sign me on, I’m a women’s small and my favorite color is purple ;-).

Posted on Nov 02, 2005 01:37 PM

Jon Benson said:

Really? My favorite color is purple, too…and purple shirts on girls…hey now!

Yeah, you’re down. I’m really making these puppies.

Posted on Nov 02, 2005 11:42 PM

Gypsi said:

Yup, Yup, Yup…. I am with the other ladies on this one… drooling in Big D… that is me… heavy sigh…

Love the shirt also… any color would be great…. Pink or purple for me.. what color letters for the purple… even a nice green would be nice…

drooling heavy pant heavy pant… hey I am working out here… pounce

Posted on Nov 08, 2005 11:40 PM

Jon Benson said:

To Gypsi:
You know, I’m convinced you all think I’m that ‘guy’ in the shirt…I’m not. Perhaps it just looks that way given the pose, but I’m the rather goofy looking dude to the right of the screen…the one with loose pants? Tatoo? Hair like the Terminator? Yeah, that one.

Just look at my arms then his…I have him by a good three inches. : )

The other guy is the lust-worthy dude, or so me thinks.

Honest and modest in Dallas,
Jon

Posted on Nov 09, 2005 01:57 AM

Gypsi said:

Welll…. I don’t know about everyone else… but I knew who I was talking about… either way.. drooling… ummm.. ok I will be good…

Posted on Nov 09, 2005 09:42 PM

Jon Benson said:

Well, to all who are not in need of contacts: I thank you!

Gypsi, you must come down to Uptown and convince these locals of the same thing, otherwise I may indeed turn into Troy Aikman (asexual) and marry a manikin.

Posted on Nov 09, 2005 09:57 PM

Gypsi said:

Oh no.. Do’t do that!! Please!!! Hey I am sure they see what we see… Just not smart enough to appreciate it… Would love to meet and greet one day…

Posted on Nov 09, 2005 11:47 PM

Leanna said:

The hot guy wearing the shirt was a very clever marketing scheme!! I like I like :)

Posted on Apr 09, 2006 03:06 PM

Jon Benson said:

That hot guy is my gay lover.

NO, no no…kidding…I’m a straight as they come.

(Sorry everyone…Leanna is a newbie… : )

Leanna — just so happened to be a guy in a shirt. The rest is Photoshop (not a real shirt — yet!

Jon

Posted on Apr 09, 2006 07:22 PM

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